Rotorua

Things to Do in Rotorua New Zealand

Things to Do in Rotorua New Zealand: Immerse yourself in the culture of the “first nation” of Aotearoa. Learn about Maori weaponry and music and experience first hand the traditions and way of life that continue today. Walk or ride among the quiet solitude of the sky-reaching redwoods and sample the year-round warm waterfalls set in the bush unchanged from a millennium ago.

Experience Rotorua New Zealand

  • Sparkling crystal clear lakes
  • Ancient Maori traditions
  • Geothermal wonderland
  • Thermal heated waterways
  • Adrenalin adventure

You´ll Love these great things to see & do…

  • Raft your way over the world’s longest drop-down Tutea Falls
  • Jet sprint and sledge down grade 5 rapids
  • Go Zorbing (rolling down a hill in a big ball) and Schweebing (pedal yourself around in a tube hanging from a track)
  • Rotorua Luge ride!
  • Visit bubbling mud pools
  • Experience Maori culture first hand

“Rotorua – feel the spirit – Manaakitanga”

This holds a powerful promise and invitation to all visitors. A deep-rooted Maori cultural concept, Manaakitanga places a responsibility on your hosts to give you the best of their time and history.

 Useful Rotorua Resources

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The Best Tours & Day Trips – Things to See & Do in Rotorua New Zealand

Things to Do in Rotorua: Rotorua, New Zealand is a popular tourist destination known for its local Maori culture and geothermal earth forces. It is a perfect blend of the old and the new, where the unassuming Maoris and modernized versions of Rotorua offer a visual feast.

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Te Ra/Te Po Combo Rotorua Guided Tour + Evening Experience

Rotorua Māori Culture Volcanic & Geothermal

4.5 hours

Price:Included in your tour package

Te Ra/Te Po Combo Rotorua Guided Tour + Evening Experience Just seven minutes from central Rotorua lies the geothermal valley of Wakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Pohutu geyser. Take a 90-minute guided tour through the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, the Kiwi Conservation Centre, and the geothermal valley and geyser. Enjoy a mouth-watering buffet designed with

Geyser by Night Rotorua

Rotorua City Tours Nature

2hrs, 15mins

Price:Included In Your Tour Package

Illuminating the Dark: The Magic of Geyser by Night Rotorua While many travelers visit New Zealand’s geothermal hotspots during the day, the Geyser by Night Rotorua experience offers a rare opportunity to witness the earth’s raw power under the cover of darkness. Located just seven minutes from central Rotorua, this magnificent wonderland transforms into a

Te Ra + Hangi Buffet Lunch Rotorua

Rotorua Food & Wine Family & Kids

90 minutes

Price:Included In Your Tour Package

Te Ra + Hangi Buffet Lunch Rotorua: Just seven minutes from central Rotorua lies the geothermal valley of Wakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Pohutu geyser. Take a 90 minute guided tour through the greenstone, wood carving and flax weaving schools at the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, the Kiwi Conservation Centre and the geothermal valley and

Te Puia Guided Tour Rotorua

Rotorua City Tours

90 minutes

Price:Included In Your Tour Package

Te Puia Guided Tour Rotorua: Just seven minutes from central Rotorua lies the geothermal valley of Wakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Pohutu geyser. Take a 90 minute guided tour through the greenstone, wood carving and flax weaving schools at the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, the Kiwi Conservation Centre and the geothermal valley and geyser. Enjoy

Gondola Ride Rotorua

178 Fairy Springs Road, Rotorua Active & Adventure

Flexible

Price:Included In Your Tour Package

Soaring Above the City: The Ultimate Gondola Ride Rotorua If you want the best views in the Bay of Plenty, start with a Gondola Ride Rotorua. The iconic Skyline complex sits high on the slopes of Mt. Ngongotaha. Because the base is just nine minutes from central Rotorua, it is very accessible. It remains the

Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua

Rotorua Hot Pools & Health Spas

1 hour

Price:Included In Your Tour Package

Forest Bliss: The Magic of Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua If you need to escape the hustle and bustle, Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua offers the perfect forest retreat. This hidden gem sits just a two-minute drive from central Rotorua. Despite being so close to the city, it feels like a world away. The site

Rotorua Highlights Tour

Rotorua City Tours

4 hours

Price:Included In Your Tour Package

Discover the Magic: The Ultimate Tours Rotorua New Zealand Experience Rotorua stands as a world-renowned geothermal wonderland that captivates every traveler who visits. Specifically, our Rotorua Highlights Tour offers a perfect, high-value introduction to the unique beauty of the North Island. If you want to experience the best Tours Rotorua New Zealand has to offer,

Rotorua Duck Tours: City & Lakes Tour

Rotorua Duck Store, Fenton Street City Tours Family & Kids

90 minutes

Price:Included in your tour package

Rotorua Duck Tours – A Quacking Good Time on Land and Water If you’re looking for a fun, unique, and slightly splashy way to explore Rotorua, Duck Tours delivers an unforgettable adventure that’s equal parts sightseeing and storytelling. As New Zealand’s only tour operator using authentic WWII amphibious landing crafts, these “Ducks” take you from

Kayaking Rotorua & Hot Pools

Rotorua Hot Pools & Health Spas

4 hours

Price:Included in your tour package

Kayaking Rotorua: Join a guided kayak trip to the spectacular Manupirua Springs Hot Pools. Enjoy a one-hour leisurely paddle across scenic Lake Rotoiti to this amazing spot only accessible by boat. Situated right on the lake edge there are a range of hot pools of varying temperatures all fed from a natural hot spring. There

4WD Bush Safari Rotorua

Rotorua Off-road Driving

1 hour

Price:Included in your tour package

4WD Bush Safari Rotorua: With instruction from a professional guide, get behind the wheel of a 4WD vehicle and take on a one-hour off-road adventure deep into native New Zealand forest. Rugged and remote, the trail is full of unknowns with plenty of thrills along the way. Tight, twisting bends, deep muddy holes, a seven-meter-high